The announcement came on Day Five of their idyllic isolation.
Liora was making breakfast (Dashiell had banned her from anything more strenuous, but toast and tea were acceptable) when her phone rang.
Fiammetta.
"Liora, darling, I have wonderful news! Leander is making incredible progress at the facility. They think he might regain partial leg function faster than anticipated!"
Liora's hand tightened on her teacup. "That's amazing."
"Isn't it? The doctors are thrilled. And he's asking for you constantly. He wants you to come visit next weekend." A pause. "Where did you say you were again? At Saskia's?"
"Yes. She's been... helping me process everything. The pregnancy, Leander's accident, all of it."
"Mm. You know, I called Saskia yesterday. To thank her for taking such good care of yo
